HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-037 - Establishing A Volunteer Ambassador Progam for the CitySponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTEER
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") desires to establish a Volunteer
Ambassador Program; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteer Ambassador Program would serve as a support team
to assist the City with City events, provide visibility at events of neighboring cities and
serve as a welcome committee for elected officials and dignitaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it is in the best interests of the City to direct
the Interim City Manager to establish a Volunteer Ambassador Program for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City commission hereby directs the City Clerk the develop a
Volunteer Ambassador Program application process to be submitted to the City
Commission for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interests of the City
to establish a Volunteer Ambassador Program for the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. RECITALS ADOPTED.
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby directs the Interim City
Manager to establish a Volunteer Ambassador Program for the City consistent
with the requirements of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors, which do not affect the intent of this Resolution may be
authorized by the Interim City Manager, following review by the City Attorney,
without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City
Clerk.
Resolution No. 23-037
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to the approval
of the Governor or Governor's Designee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of Mar 2023.
A TEST:
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Joa a Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bur a• , to Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Williams
Seconded by: Commissioner Bass
VOTE:
4-1
Commissioner Bass NO
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
John ►aylor, . yor
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City of Opa-locka
Agenda Cover Memo
City
Manager:
Darvin Williams
CM Signature:
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Commission
Meeting
Date:
03.22.2023
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Sponsor
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Mayor Taylor
Department:
City Commission
Short Title:
A resolution directing the Interim City Manager to establish a Volunteer Ambassador Program.
Staff Summary:
The Volunteer Ambassador Program will be a support team compiled of residents to assist in City- held events
and to provide support on behalf of the City by participating in events held by neighboring cities and by local
or State appointees who represent the City.
Financial Impact - There is no significant financial impact from this resolution. There may be small
reimbursable expenses incurred by the Volunteer Ambassadors as they fulfill their duties.
Proposed Action:
VI
It is recommended that the City Commission approve legislation directing the Interim City Manager to
establish a Volunteer Ambassador Program.
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